Culinary Traditions as UNESCO Intangible Heritage. Hmm.

UNESCO seems all set, judging by the rumors, to begin adding culinary traditions to its Intangible Heritage category.  Here’s why I think the project is not feasible, not desirable, and,to…

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Diploma in Mexican Tourism, Including Gastronomy

Since there were lots of people interested in this, I’ve posted it here.  It’s more general than gastronomy which is a good thing as I don’t think it’s possible to…

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Sesame Seed: From Mexico to the World

Just returned with a new jar of tahini from Café Jekemir, a delightful chain of Lebanese-Mexican coffee shops that have been in business since the 1930s here in Mexico City.…

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